As a seasoned therapist working well over thirty years helping a diversified population from school age children their families to working with mentally-ill patients and providing substance abuse treatment to individuals and group therapy providing these services as career is very full feeling. Those whom are in need of getting their life back together is always a challenge and can be very stressful. So therefore, the approach to counseling requires different methods to the person needs depending on what is going on in their lives. Working with individuals does require different approaches such as cognitive/supportive/confrontational therapy to reach their ability to function well. It's always hard to ask for Help and open up to someone whom you do not know but the benefits can be very rewarding. If I can be of professional assistance to you please reach out and we can work together on these changes.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, First responder issues, Infidelity, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Personality disorders
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael McWhirter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very professional yet personable. He offers needed support, encouragement and understanding yet presses me to think and do the work I need to do. I find myself being introspective long after my sessions. Very therapeutic. Highly recommend him.
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Michael is my personal Yoda. He challenges my thinking and nurtures a sense of curiosity about why I think and/or act during stressful situations. I highly recommend him to help dig into the toughest problems you are facing in relationships and life in general.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
So far so good! It's early, but I'm pleased thus far. He's very encouraging and solution oriented. He's given me homework thats definitely applicable and helpful, getting me to think differently. I'm hopeful about the journey ahead.
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
It's been amazing to work with Michael. He is extremely friendly, patient and a good listener. He is always making sure that my thoughts are clear and that I have an action plan in place at the end of our calls, which is something that is helping me a lot.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
He is very kind! He listens, he is attentive, and he helps you a lot.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
I'm happy to be able to talk to him about the things that concerns me.
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, and coping with life changes